Crowd Rallies Against Evictions

Racial tensions and loud cheers followed a growing crowd of advocates for the Cedarwood Apartments tenants, as they marched through the streets of Isla Vista on Saturday night.

Perera Nets Gauchos to Victory

From the depths of the latest valley in this roller-coaster-ride of a season, the #28 Gauchos arose to dominate #7 UC Irvine 2-0 Saturday night.

Beware of the Fluff: There Is No Quitting the Facebook Drug

I checked my Facebook 58 times today. No, not literally. I’m obviously being sarcastic and saying such a large number for effect, you moron, but you get it.

CSB Researcher Aids in Genome Sequencing

Like many of UCSB’s dedicated professors and researchers, Eduardo Orias does not have a lot of free time.

Since 1994, Orias, a researcher professor of genomics, has worked with UCSB students and researchers to sequence a protozoan genome that may greatly aid scientific research concerning human genetics, and help detect stresses on the environment.

Santa Barbara Streaks on Home Court

The UCSB women’s volleyball team is on a three-game winning streak – its longest this season – after defeating Big West opponents Cal State Fullerton, this past Friday, and UC Riverside on Saturday evening. Both victories came in the Thunderdome, and the two opponents were put down in just three games, Fullerton falling 30-25, 30-20 and 30-27 while Riverside lost 30-17, 30-21 and 30-18.

ÀQué Onda Guero?: Americans Are Losing Touch

In response to Courtney Stevens’ editorial (“Liberty Belle: UCLA Concocts Unfair Process of Admissions,” Daily Nexus, Oct. 3), I’d be remiss not to point out how her use of political rhetoric overshadows the more interesting issues regarding race-conscious admissions policies.

Walkers Mobilize for SB AIDS Services

Over 500 people took a stroll on the beach this Saturday morning for the 16th Annual Heart & Sole AIDS Walk, raising more than $100,000, and a few smiles.

National Champions Drown SB in Opener

The #9 UCSB men’s water polo team came up short against its first conference opponent this weekend, losing to #1 USC on Friday.

Columnist Fails to See Benefit of UCLA Admissions

In response to Courtney Stevens’ editorial (“Liberty Belle: UCLA Concocts Unfair Process of Admissions,” Daily Nexus, Oct. 3), I’d be remiss not to point out how her use of political rhetoric overshadows the more interesting issues regarding race-conscious admissions policies.

TPS Alters Parking Permit System

Despite what it says on the parking permit dispensers around campus, no, visitors do not have to pay by space, no, students can’t get their night and weekend passes from the dispensers, and yes, Transportation & Parking Services will be improving signage.